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Guardiola faces toughest task yet in bringing the brilliance back to Bayern

Guardiola faces toughest task yet in bringing the brilliance back to Bayern

September 17, 2014 by Matt Gault

Matt Gault looks at the problems facing Pep Guardiola as he attempts to rebuild Bayern Munich’s quest for European dominance.

Pérez’s final roll of the dice: Galácticos V3.0

Pérez’s final roll of the dice: Galácticos V3.0

July 29, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at Real Madrid who are going through yet another transitional period.

The intrigue of the Benítez interlude

The intrigue of the Benítez interlude

November 27, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the Rafa Benitez appointment at Chelsea.

Euro 2012: Why has the world fallen out of love with Spain?

Euro 2012: Why has the world fallen out of love with Spain?

June 30, 2012 by James Hunt

James Hunt wonders why Spain are no longer everyone’s favourite cup of tea.

Euro 2012: Affirming a history of self-inflicted disappointment for the Netherlands

Euro 2012: Affirming a history of self-inflicted disappointment for the Netherlands

June 25, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at Dutch football history for more examples of their failings following a disastrous Euro 2012.

Euro 2012 will serve as the Trapattoni era’s epitaph

Euro 2012 will serve as the Trapattoni era’s epitaph

June 9, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ahead of Ireland’s opening game tomorrow, Ciaran Kelly looks at the man in charge – Giovanni Trapattoni.

2011/2012 Premier League Team of the Season?

2011/2012 Premier League Team of the Season?

April 11, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly shares his thoughts on the outstanding Premier League performers this season.

José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 2)

José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 2)

March 21, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

The second part of Ciaran Kelly’s look at the life and times of José Mourinho.

Athletic Bilbao: A history of overachievement

Athletic Bilbao: A history of overachievement

March 14, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes a look at the history of Europe’s current flavour of the month, Athletic Bilbao.

Doing the dirty work: The holding midfielder

Doing the dirty work: The holding midfielder

March 3, 2012 by Daniel Rhodes

Daniel Rhodes takes an in depth look at what has become one of the most important roles in the modern game.

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